Kerry and his pooch Ben unleash the press

[demmiblue]

Source: CNN

John Kerry's dog lies beside him as he gives his final State Department press conference.


(CNN)Outgoing Secretary of State John Kerry made a surprise appearance in the State Department briefing room Thursday, bringing along a special guest: his dog Ben.

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The yellow lab, who is three years old, quickly settled down next to his master, while the latter offered closing remarks to the press corps.

Kerry thanked senior members of his public affairs team and the assembled journalists, many of whom have covered him throughout his four-year tenure as the nation's top diplomat.

He also used the opportunity to emphasize the importance of a credible press in an era where "fake news" has rampant.

"It is more important today than ... at any time that I've been in public life, that the press be empowered and legitimized," said Kerry, noting the presence of individuals and governments "who spend a fair amount of time trying to abuse the power of the press and not be factual."

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/19/politics/john-kerry-dog-last-news-conference/index.html?sr=twCNN011917john-kerry-dog-last-news-conference1021PMStoryPhoto&linkId=33579217

[Angry Dragon]

1. Trump HATES animals

[napi21]

4. I made it a personal policy, if someone I meet doesn't like animals, I will completely

ignore them, never to be a friend of mine.

[narnian60]

6. +1

[Laffy Kat]

12. I can understand not wanting to be around animals if you're allergic.

But NOT LIKING animals to me = psychopath. I avoid people who don't like critters.

[DK504]

17. Oh hell!

I'm allergic, I take medicine so we can cuddle.

[JI7]

19. i know some people who are scared of dogs but still like them

[Raine]

16. I have absolutely no use for anyone that dislikes animals!

[Raine]

15. Trump is too self-centered to ever really care about any living beings and that

includes both two legged & four legged varieties.

[demmiblue]

21. The only two legged beings he cares about...

are his children (well, some of them, anyway).

And the only reason he cares about them is because he sees them as an extension of himself.

“You know who’s one of the great beauties of the world, according to everybody? And I helped create her. Ivanka.

“My daughter, Ivanka. She’s 6 feet tall, she’s got the best body. She made a lot money as a model—a tremendous amount.”

[Vinca]

2. What a sweet dog. I love yellow Labs.

[madokie]

3. I like people who likes animals

especially when said animal likes them



Animals know Good

[Vinca]

7. Exactly. I imagine a goldfish would try to flee the Orange One.

[smirkymonkey]

13. So do I. They are so adorable!

My family has always had Labs - both black and yellow - and they are the sweetest dogs ever (besides Golden Retrievers). It's shallow, but this makes me like Kerry even more.

[11 Bravo]

20. My yellow rescue lab is literally lying down with her head ...

resting on my feet as I type this. She picked up the habit not long after she came into our lives, and even though I have to sit still for longer than I sometimes care to, I love it!
She would never bite anyone, but I feel certain that she would instinctively squat and piss on Trump's shoes.

[blm]

5. There is a photo somewhere of a puppy in Vietnam that Kerry rescued.

.

[demmiblue]

9. He is a good man.

** FILE ** Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., relaxes with his puppy V.C., while stationed in the Mekong Delta in 1969, during the Vietnam War. Kerry named his "lucky charms" as his most prized possession _ his wedding ring, his dog tags and his camouflaged "lucky hat" from Vietnam _ as well as a Bible given to him by fellow Vietnam veteran Max Cleland. (AP Photo/Courtesy of John Kerry, File) John Kerry had a puppy named V.C., while stationed in the Mekong Delta in 1969, during the Vietnam War. John Kerry had a puppy named V.C. while stationed in the Mekong Delta in 1969, during the Vietnam War. 1969 FILE PHOTO. HANDOUT IMAGE

http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/article/Why-John-Kerry-turned-against-the-Vietnam-War-2785179.php

[blm]

11. That's the one.

.

[JI7]

8. what's going to happen when the dogs leave ?

As much as i hated Bush, barney still brought some joy and warmth.

The peoples house without a dog or other animals.

[demmiblue]

10. In this case, I am glad.

Trump doesn't deserve a furry friend.

I also think that any animal in his care would be treated horribly.

[smirkymonkey]

14. I'm sure he'd be abusive.

If he smacked his own kid hard enough to knock him down for not wearing a suit to go to a baseball game, imagine what he would do to a dog for shedding or, god forbid, drooling.

[DK504]

18. Report should has said

Kerry settled in next to his master Ben.